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Overview

"If [an] athlete is serious about getting considerably stronger, he needs to incorporate at least one explosive exercise into his routine. And more is even better." - Bill Starr

The barbell lifts include both power lifting and olympic lifting and greatly emphasize the strength, power, and speed aspects (among others) of CrossFit's ten general physical skills.  Proven competency in each of these lifts is a good indication of overall strength and explosiveness.


Results

Lift Date Result From Workout
Deadlift Feb 25, 2013 10 reps @ 315 lbs FT: Deadlifts, Chest-to-bar Pull-ups and Wall Balls
Back Squat Jul 02, 2012 5 reps @ 235 kg Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Jan 14, 2013 1 rep @ 215 lbs 2 times Front Squat 5x1
Overhead Squat Feb 15, 2012 10 reps @ 125 lbs 3 times 2010 Northwest Regional Event 1
Thruster Sep 27, 2012 3 reps @ 155 lbs Squat Cleans, Thrusters, Rests, Dead Hang Pullup (Chest To Bar)s
Shoulder Press Aug 17, 2011 3 reps @ 120 lbs Shoulder Press 5x2
Push Press May 10, 2013 3 reps @ 175 lbs Push Press : 3 Rep Max
Split Jerk Apr 10, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1
Snatch Mar 02, 2012 6 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Clean May 24, 2012 1 rep @ 190 lbs Clean : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean & Jerk Feb 19, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs 8 times 3x AMRAP 3 mins: Squat Clean & Jerks and Chest-to-bar Pull-ups
Bench Press Jul 11, 2011 3 reps @ 95 lbs 10 times Bench Presses (DE @ 55%)

CrossFit Journal Articles

Read More About The Lifts.

The Burgener Warmup -Mike Burgener
The Stance -Mike Burgener
Clean and Jerk -Mike Burgener
The High Hang Snatch -Mike Burgener
Reviewing The Snatch -Mike Burgener
Receiving The Bar -Mike Burgener
Snatch Grip Position -Mike Burgener